- Salary
- $20 – $25/hr
- Location
- Fire Operations, NM
- Workplace
- Onsite
- Type
- Full-time
- Department
- Construction
- Education
- High School
- Closing date
- Today
- Source
- GovernmentJobs
Description
Job Summary
Under general supervision, diagnoses and repairs department vehicles and mobile and stationary powered equipment in the shop and in the field; ensures repairs comply with specifications and provide for safe operation.
Work Schedule and Benefits
This position works a standard schedule of four (4) ten-hour days per week, with participation in a rotating on-call assignment to ensure coverage of departmental needs.
Employees in this role are also provided with:
- Tool allowance to support the purchase and upkeep of necessary equipment.
- Yearly boot voucher to ensure safety and comfort on the job.
- County-supplied uniforms/outfit for daily use.
- ASE certification stipend recognizing and rewarding professional achievement.
- High School Diploma or GED equivalent and three (3) years’ experience repairing vehicles and/or heavy equipment.
- Must be ASE Certified. May be waived depending upon the level of experience.
- Emergency Vehicle Technician Certification, preferred.
- Valid State of New Mexico Class E driver’s license or able to obtain within six (6) months of employment.
- Work is performed primarily in an outdoor or shop environment; may be required to lift and carry items more than 50 pounds.
- May be exposed to dangerous machinery, potential physical harm, fumes and airborne particles and extreme weather conditions. Noise level is usually loud.
- Work schedule for this position may include working on religious holidays.
- Utilize, process, and navigate the County’s electronic ERP system as necessary and appropriate based on the needs and requirements of this position.
- May respond to Fire and other emergency scenes to support operations.
- Ensures operation of vehicles and equipment by completing preventive maintenance requirements on engines, motors and related equipment by following diagrams, sketches, operations manuals, manufacturer's instructions, and engineering specifications; troubleshoots and repairs malfunctions.
- Locates sources of problems by observing mechanical devices in operation; listening for problems; using precision measuring and electronic testing instruments.
- Removes defective parts by dismantling devices; using hoists, cranes and hand and power tools; examining form and substance parts.
- Determines changes in dimensional requirements of parts by inspecting used parts; using rulers, calipers, micrometers, and other measuring instruments.
- Adjusts functional parts of devices and equipment by using hand tools.
- Controls downtime by performing routine preventive maintenance.
- Ensures that equipment, parts and supplies inventories are maintained by determining proper inventory level; anticipates needed parts, equipment and supplies.
- Maintains technical knowledge by attending educational workshops; reviewing technical publications.
- Maintains safe and clean working environment by complying with procedures, rules and regulations.
- Performs other related duties as assigned.
Skills
ERP